Antique Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Edwardian Vintage Engagement

This rare and enchanting early Georgian 'Crowned Heart' ring dates back to circa 1740, a stunning precursor to the modern engagement ring. Such rings were gifted as tokens of love an...

A superb example of early 20th-century French jewellery, this Art Deco period ring truly embodies the elegance and subtle symbolism of the jewels from this era. Crafted in platinum t...

A small, delicate and beautifully handcrafted ring made in France during the Belle Epoque era, circa 1900. The design is inspired by late 18th century French ring types known as ‘firmament’ and ‘enfantement’ rings. They were designed by French jewellers to celebrate the long-awaited news that King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were expecting an heir (bagues au firmament...

A rare late 19th century gem-set princely gold cluster ring made in Siam (Thailand). This gorgeous and colourful gem-set cluster ring is intricately crafted in high-karat gold, by the goldsmiths of the Siam court in the 19th century. The centre features a rose cut diamond in a rubber gold setting which is riveted to the body of the ring which is visible from the underside, a feature typical of 18th and 19th century Siam rings . It is surrounded by a halo of rubies, garnets and diamonds, with emeralds on the shoulders. The thick gold band features pierced scrollwork motifs and is stamped with a French gold import mark from when it was later brought into the country. This ring is a fine example of the lavish adornment worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. Aside from ceremonial use, they were also occasionally given as gifts to important visitors or other aristocratic families. Examples of these lavish jewels being worn can be seen on old photos and paintings of life-cycle ceremonies such as the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V...

This wonderful coronet cluster engagement ring features a cabochon emerald of a beautiful colour and great lustre weighing approximately 2.00ct, mounted in an eight claw, open back ...

Discover the allure of this stunning ring featuring a vibrant green emerald 0.45ct gemstone at its center, surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds 1.00ct G VS1 . Crafted with prec...

Emerald and diamond engagement ring. .65cts center oval emerald with triangle of 6 clustered diamonds on each side, in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 oval emerald .65cts, 6.2 x 4.9mm...

This is a wonderful emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The central emerald is a rich green hue and the surrounding diamonds are a bright white colour. Co...